Time to question Derrick Rose’s mental toughness

Time to question Derrick Rose’s mental toughness

At the risk of being struck down I’m going to question the mental toughness of Chicago Bulls’ star Derrick Rose.
There are unwritten rules in sports: You don’t talk about a perfect while one is being pitched, you don’t hit a man below the belt without apologizing vehemently, never bet on a team from the Northwest in a big game, and don’t question a player that says they are injured. The last rule has been the crutch Derrick Rose has leaned on throughout this season. However when he was cleared to return to action that crutch was removed. So it’s only right that we question why the hell he’s not playing.
Since Derrick Rose has been cleared to play, many people have been making excuses for why he hasn’t returned to game action. The main excuse is that mentaly he’s not ready. Which is a valid excuse, especially when you consider Rose’s game. In order to play with the type of reckless abandon that he plays with, you have to be confident in your body. At the same time, if he’s been cleared for 2 months, and he’s still not confident enough to play. You have to ask the question, “Will he ever be confident?”
The mythology that surrounds Derrick Rose is interesting. He’s always held up as, “The humble MVP. “The superstar that everyone wants on their team.” “The guy that will do things the right way, and give everything to win.” These sentiments now sound funny, given the current situation. Personally it makes me question the validity of the statements, and his mental toughness. Perhaps he’s not this unflappable player. Instead maybe he’s an elite NBA player who’s confidence has been shaken.

3 comments to “Time to question Derrick Rose’s mental toughness”

Many people seem to be forgetting that the people saying stuff about Derrick Rose is everyone else BUT DERRICK ROSE….. This means it is speculation. A credible source on how derrick rose is doing is the man himself. don’t believe anything teammate’s are saying…dont believe anything his brother is saying… That isn’t because they don’t say credible things, it’s because they can’t control how derrick rose’s body feels, and how his body reacts. I have been hurt, it sucks! It is the toughest thing in the world to sit out and want to play, but know you can’t because your body will react negatively. Derrick Rose has been working with his body for 24 years now…I’m sure he knows it a lot better than anyone else here, so back off. Let the guy breathe, and next year get ready for a championship.